Tour Guide - Naturalist Guided Jeep & Hiking Tours

Palm Desert CA

Description

GREAT FOR ACTIVE SENIORS SEEKING A FUN, PART-TIME RETIREMENT JOB! Avid Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts are Encouraged to Apply! Do you enjoy learning about the desert’s plants, animals, history, geology, and more? Would you enjoy sharing that knowledge and passion with others? Are you an entertaining and engaging story teller? If so, Red Jeep Tours invites you to apply as a Naturalist Jeep and/or Hiking Tour Guide. * All positions are part-time/on-call * This is a great job for early retirees / active seniors who are looking for a fun part-time gig to earn a little pocket money and stay mentally and physically active. * Much of the year, work schedules are flexible. We only ask that you are available to work at least 3 days per week October - May except during the following peak times when we ask all guides to keep their availability open: - Thanksgiving Weekend (especially Friday and Saturday) - Christmas / New Years (December 20 - January 1) - Spring Break (Mid-February - Mid April) * Working in the summer (June - September) is optional. While we do operate year-round, many of our guides take a leave-of-absence in the summer so they can escape the summer heat and travel. * Starting pay is minimum wage, with annual adjustments up to $20/hour. Once you are certified to conduct tours you will also earn tips on most of your tours. Our best guides average $50-$100 or more per tour in tips. * We will teach you everything you need to know through our extensive, paid training program. * You must be able to drive a manual (stick) transmission to train as a Jeep Tour Guide. * Prior to employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and as a guide, you are required to participate in periodic, random drug and/or alcohol testing. Those using marijuana should not apply. * You will be required to become CPR and First Aid Certified (provided as part of our training program). Bi-annual recertification is mandatory. * You must have a clean driving record to apply as a Jeep Tour Guide. * You must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States. * Active/outdoor types and hiking enthusiasts are encouraged to apply Training classes begin in mid-September and run approximately 6 weeks. Spaces are filling up fast. So submit your application today! For more information, visit red-jeep.com/jobs or email [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Applications accepted online only.